The hot speculation in law enforcement here is whether D.C. Mayor-elect Adrian Fenty will retain Police Chief Charles Ramsey or find a new top police officer.

Ramsey, 56, has served as Washington police chief longer than any other officer since home rule; nearly a decade and his burly 5-foot-6 figure is familiar.

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